Mentioned in National Indigenous Times article, ‘Excursion inspires children’s book highlighting cultural significance of river systems’, published on 6 December 2024, features Putto Press’s new book Our River Playground.
The new children’s book has been released, celebrating the cultural and environmental significance of river systems. The book is a collaboration between Aboriginal storyteller Uncle Carl McGrady, MultiLit’s Anna Notley, Western Sydney University, and the children of Boggabilla Central School, a MultiLit Closing the Gap partnership school. Inspired by an event held in connection with the university’s Painted River Project, the story reflects the students’ experiences and learnings from their excursion along the Macintyre River. Illustrated by Gomeroi artist Elenore Binge, the book aims to preserve and share cultural stories with future generations.
Please read the full article here.
